Behavioral Health Technician — Recovery Support & Care

The Emily Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program in Columbus is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating activity groups, helping clients build coping skills for eating disorder recovery, and maintaining a recovery‑oriented environment. This full‑time role involves 2pm–10:30pm shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

This position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, charting observations, and ensuring safety and support for residents in their care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/ related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming.
• Participate in therapeutic meals and snacks and provide support during structured outings and recreation.
• Engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Report observations and documents in charts.
• Monitor and support bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitor and document exercise.
• Enforce appropriate policies with residents and complete all expected tasks including hourly room-checks.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Direct mental health experience

Willingness to work 2nd shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher or 2 years healthcare experience in related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred

Job description

The Emily Program in Columbus is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating activity groups, helping clients build coping skills for eating disorder recovery, and maintaining a recovery‑oriented environment. This full‑time role involves 2pm–10:30pm shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

This position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, charting observations, and ensuring safety and support for residents in their care